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target=_blank>Barca taught ‘lesson’ in Atletico 4-0 drubbing – Flick
“In the first 45 minutes we were handed a big lesson. Sometimes it’s good to get (that) in the right moment, maybe today is the right moment,” continued Flick.
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target=_blank>Arsenal offer Man City PL title hope with Brentford draw
Noni Madueke headed the leaders in front on the hour mark, but the Bees were well worthy of at least a point and levelled through Keane Lewis-Potter.
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target=_blank>Lookman scores as Atletico thrash Barca 4-0 in Copa semi-final first leg
Atletico Madrid hammered Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their semi-final clash.
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target=_blank>Anthony Joshua honours late friends with tattoos after Ogun crash
Ghami and Ayodele lost their lives when the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.
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target=_blank>England, Spain drawn together in UEFA Nations League
Reigning Nations League champions Portugal, who also won the inaugural edition in 2019, are in Group A4 with Denmark, Norway and Wales.
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target=_blank>Free agent Sterling joins Feyenoord
Former Liverpool and Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has joined Feyenoord until the end of the season, the Dutch top-flight side said on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Kenya would welcome 2027 AFCON delay – Organiser
Co-hosts Kenya would support postponing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations given the likelihood of election-related violence around that time, the chair of its organising committee told AFP on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Nottingham Forest close in on Pereira appointment after sacking Dyche
The Portuguese is a leading contender to replace Dyche, having previously worked under Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis at Greek club Olympiacos.
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target=_blank>Tottenham ‘not a big club’ Postecoglou says after Frank sacking
After a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday the north London club is just five points above the relegation zone.
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target=_blank>UEFA position on Russia ban ‘has not changed’, says Ceferin
“UEFA’s position is clear and has not changed but we are looking into everything every day,” Ceferin told reporters at the UEFA Congress in Brussels.
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target=_blank>‘You should be thankful Fenerbahçe didn’t sign him’ – Rodop slams Galatasaray for not buying Lookman
Galatasaray insider Süleyman Rodop has said the club’s leadership did not do enough to get Nigerian player Ademola Lookman in during the January transfer window. He disclosed that he called several times to try and get the deal done before Lookman later moved to Spain and now plays at the Wanda Metropolitano. Lookman had a
‘You should be thankful Fenerbahçe didn’t sign him’ – Rodop slams Galatasaray for not buying Lookman
target=_blank>NNL: Abakaliki FC sign six new players
Abakaliki FC have added six new players to their squad for the second half of the season, DAILY POST reports. The newly recruited players consist of four strikers, one midfielder and one defender. They are Oluwafemi Ladeinde, Chidera Okeke, Dennis David, Ifeanyi Edeh, Kemka Emmanuel and Offorkansi Micheal. The players have joined heir teammates in
NNL: Abakaliki FC sign six new players
target=_blank>What Diego Simeone said about Lookman, Alvarez after Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has praised Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez following a stunning 4-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Both players not only scored but also assisted each other during the match on Thursday night. In his post-match press conference, Simeone highlighted Lookman’s assist as
What Diego Simeone said about Lookman, Alvarez after Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona
target=_blank>Championship: Lampard confirms Onyeka ready for Coventry City debut
Coventry City head coach, Frank Lampard says Frank Onyeka is ready to make his debut for the club. The Nigeria international joined the Sky Bet Championship club on loan on the final day of the winter transfer window. Onyeka was exempted from Coventry City’s home draw with Oxford United last weekend after he was granted
Championship: Lampard confirms Onyeka ready for Coventry City debut
target=_blank>Copa del Rey: Simeone hails four Atletico Madrid players after win over Barcelona
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has hailed his four forwards following his side’s Copa del Rey 4-0 win against Barcelona on Thursday. Simeone watched as goals from Eric García (OG), Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez gave Atletico Madrid the victory against the Blaugrana at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. During his post-match interview following
Copa del Rey: Simeone hails four Atletico Madrid players after win over Barcelona
target=_blank>Copa del Rey: ‘It’s clear’ – Flick explains why Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has suggested why his team lost to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final Copa del Rey tie on Thursday. Flick watched as goals from Eric García (OG), Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez ensured Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Both teams will meet
Copa del Rey: ‘It’s clear’ – Flick explains why Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid
target=_blank>Transfer: Olayinka joins APOEL Nicosia on short-term deal
Nigeria forward, Peter Olayinka has joined Cypriot club APOEL Nicosia on a free transfer, DAILY POST reports. Olayinka signed a contract with APOEL until May 2026. The 30-year-old was released by Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade four months ago. The experienced striker will be desparate to get his career back on track after the period
Transfer: Olayinka joins APOEL Nicosia on short-term deal
target=_blank>Copa del Rey: Barcelona set record after 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid
Barcelona, on Thursday night, set an unwanted record after their 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The Blaugrana was beaten away in the first leg of the semi-final of the Copa del Rey tie at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. Goals from Eric García (OG), Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian
Copa del Rey: Barcelona set record after 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid
target=_blank>CAF Champions League: Libyan officials for RS Berkane vs Rivers United
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Libyan officials for the Champions League tie between Rivers United and Morocco’s RS Berkane, DAILY POST reports. FIFA badged referee, Moataz Al-Shalmani will be at the centre. Al-Shalmani will be assisted by his compatriots Mohamed Mangi (assistant referee one) and Bassem Saif Al-Nasr (assistant referee two). Another
CAF Champions League: Libyan officials for RS Berkane vs Rivers United
target=_blank>CAF to decide on WAFCON 2026, AFCON 2027
Confederation of African Football, CAF, will take major decisions on the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Friday (today). CAF’s executive committee will meet in Dar es Salam, Tanzania, on Friday (today) to take decision as regards both competitions. The WAFCON 2026 finals is due to be played
CAF to decide on WAFCON 2026, AFCON 2027
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